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Event
Clarion Inn & Suites, Clearwater FL
American Vitiligo Research Foundation will be hosting its annual retreat on Friday, August 15 to Sunday, August 17, 2014. The program includes lots of summer fun for kids and their parents: making pizzas, visiting zoo, attending a baseball game, swim-a-thon and much more, along with discussions on vitiligo. Register via AVRF.org website.
FAQOther Questions
- Vitiligo and Pregnancy
Pregnancy with vitiligo? The good news: vitiligo itself doesn’t make pregnancy unsafe. Most women stay stable (some even improve), though flares can pop up after birth — usually...
- How can I explain vitiligo to my children?
Vitiligo can be confusing for children because it doesn’t resemble an "illness" in the typical sense. Choosing the right way to explain it depends on your child’s age and maturi...
- How smoking affects vitiligo?
Smoking is a common habit linked to numerous health risks, affecting multiple body systems and increasing various disease risks, including respiratory and cardiovascular issues....
Though it is not always easy to treat vitiligo, there is much to be gained by clearly understanding the diagnosis, the future implications, treatment options and their outcomes.
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